Anxiety about WW3-

[Wornout_worrier]

I have always been anxious, which increased 10fold when my daughter was born with a heart defect.

I hardly leave my children. I work as close to their school as I can manage, and try to survive on a small wage as best possible to enable me to spend as much time as I can with my two kids.

I have always had this cycle of anxiety, where at the times I feel shaky and scared , I suddenly find myself planning and prepping for disaster spending endless hours on the internet figuring out how on earth I am going to keep myself and my kids alive in a catastrophic world.

It gets so bad I don't sleep.

Now with the recent news my anxiety is skyrocketing. I have also just interviewed for a new job and it seems highly likely I will get the position. It is in a shopping centre I am convinced would be a terrorist target, which is the reason I quit my job there 2 yrs ago.

I keep telling myself to calm down, that I can't control everything and that a promotion would be beneficial for my family.

Any other suggestions?

[white knight]

Hi ww, welcome

Anxiety is full of unrealistic thoughts. I've had them and fully conquered them although it took me mant years. Meds, sleep, therapy, relaxation techniques etc, but I got there.

As soon as I read a post like yours I identify with it.

Here are a few posts that you'll find useful.

Use google

Youtube maharaji the perfect instrument- beyondblue

Youtube sunset maharaji

Topic: seeking the origins of anxiety- beyondblue

Topic: anxiety, how I eliminated it- beyondblue

Topic: know your limits- beyondblue

Topic: running around trying to save the world- beyondblue

Tony WK

[CMF]

Hi workout worrier and welcome,

i can relate to what you are saying, my daughter was also born with a heart defect. how is your daughter doing? I also don't leave mine anywhere, except kinder and when I return to work hope to be close to home. I go through cycles of anxiety although not as bad as you are describing.

have you seen your gp? I saw mine last year and my hormones were out of whack so that doesn't help for a start. You are right, we can't control everything but we can't worry to the point where everyday life is difficult. A visit to your gp would be a good start. Do you have family support at all?

cmf

[CMF]

I should also add I avoid the news as much as possible and don't read newspapers. I find it all extremely negative and depressing. I have cut back on social media also. Sometimes one word in the new can trigger anxiety. I enjoy wTching game shows and more upbeat programs. I've even stopped watching crime shows and if read I keep it light and upbeat also. Music is also good, without realising I find myself bopping away.

all these little things help keep your mind positive.

cmf